heroic
he|ro|ic /hɪr'oʊɪk/ (heroics)
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
If you describe a person or their actions as heroic, you admire them because they show extreme bravery.
His heroic deeds were celebrated in every corner of India.
= courageous
● heroically [ADV] ADV with v
He had acted heroically during the liner's evacuation.
2 [ADJ]
If you describe an action or event as heroic, you admire it because it involves great effort or determination to succeed.
The company has made heroic efforts at cost reduction...
● heroically [ADV] usu ADV with v, also ADV adj
Single parents cope heroically in doing the job of two people.
3 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
Heroic means being or relating to the hero of a story.
...the book's central, heroic figure.
4 [N-PLURAL]
Heroics are actions involving bravery, courage, or determination.
...the man whose aerial heroics helped save the helicopter pilot...
5 [N-PLURAL] usu with brd-neg
If you describe someone's actions or plans as heroics, you think that they are foolish or dangerous because they are too difficult or brave for the situation in which they occur. (SPOKEN)
He said his advice was: `No heroics, stay within the law'...
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
If you describe a person or their actions as heroic, you admire them because they show extreme bravery.
His heroic deeds were celebrated in every corner of India.
= courageous
● heroically [ADV] ADV with v
He had acted heroically during the liner's evacuation.
2 [ADJ]
If you describe an action or event as heroic, you admire it because it involves great effort or determination to succeed.
The company has made heroic efforts at cost reduction...
● heroically [ADV] usu ADV with v, also ADV adj
Single parents cope heroically in doing the job of two people.
3 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
Heroic means being or relating to the hero of a story.
...the book's central, heroic figure.
4 [N-PLURAL]
Heroics are actions involving bravery, courage, or determination.
...the man whose aerial heroics helped save the helicopter pilot...
5 [N-PLURAL] usu with brd-neg
If you describe someone's actions or plans as heroics, you think that they are foolish or dangerous because they are too difficult or brave for the situation in which they occur. (SPOKEN)
He said his advice was: `No heroics, stay within the law'...